Tyvek does come in a 3' X100'roll for $43..if you don't mind sewing it that might be an interesting roll to experiment with as far as sewing up tent ideas,hammock tarps,a backpack,etc.Make two patterns of the same item.Sew up one and see how it works..say a backpack.Save the other pattern set for laying out modifications to make it better yet..nice flat patterns.If it doesn't work well..modify the idea using the flat patterns.chuck the finished one and sew up the better idea.By the time you get through a roll..you'll be able to sew anything and have good future patterns for about anything! It would be nicer to have a 45" or 60" wide roll..typical material widths..oh well..or a 9'X50' roll..but then the price would be up there again. For others to buy a partial roll..you might find some residential construction sites and see if they will sell partial rolls of the 9' stuff.The company lives off people having to buy more than they need with only selling a 150' roll of the 9' stuff. Offer at 75 cents to $1 a lineal foot at a construction site and they'll probably sell you exactly what you need..since they are stuck storing a 9' long roll that doesn't fit anywhere,especially in a truck or van or standing up in an 8' high garage.You can also check craigslist..should be some there from time to time..people wanting some of their money back on the extra they had to buy to complete their small remodel job. I just checked my local craigslist--->http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/mat/2626887691.html

Hmm.. what could I make with 12'x80' and how much camoflage paint would I need to cover that.. 12' width means no seams!Can you imagine having to store that roll?!..what a pain in the butt! I bet in a day or two he'd take $60!:roll:

The views and opinions expressed by this person are his own and not the general consensus of others on this website.Realityguy

sudden wrote:with that much you could have a tyvek tarp, tyvek hammock, tyvek tent, and tyvek ground cloth. You would have enough left to make a tyvek backpack, tyvek kayak and a few tyvek stuff sacks.

Now that's what I consider "coordinated" equipment, high fashion even. I think it has real marketing value. Really!!!!